Latest news and blogs

Read the latest news from Back Up to find out what we’re up to across the country. We also have a dedicated blog with amazing stories from people of all ages with a spinal cord injury and their families, as well as the volunteers, staff, professionals and fundraisers who support them.

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Top tips for travelling after spinal cord injury

Pedro shared with us some of the top travel tips he has learned ...

3 August 2023

Pedro’s story: Travel and spinal cord injury

Meet Pedro: Originally from Portugal Has lived and worked in the UK for 18 years ...

3 August 2023

Pia’s story: Fatigue, adaptations, and self-care after spinal cord injury

Meet Pia:Studying Economics and Management at King's  Rediscovered her active lifestyle ...

13 July 2023

A selfie from Nicky, who is making a difference as a back up volunteer

Nicky’s story: Making a difference as a volunteer

Meet Nicky: Married to David, who has a high level spinal cord injury...

8 June 2023

Jenny visiting a Beach using an adapted wheelchair

Jenny’s story: Keeping positive after spinal cord injury

Meet Jenny: Worked at a skin care company for 16 years prior to retiring...

8 June 2023

Tina, who back up helped with independence after spinal cord injury, riding a horse on one of our multi activity courses

Tina’s story: Back in the saddle

Meet Tina:  Sustained her spinal cord injury through Cauda Equina syndrome   ...

9 May 2023

A wheelchair user by the coast - back up was there to help her get back to work after spinal cord injury

Julie’s story: Getting independent and back to work

Meet Julie: Formerly worked with the police before sustaining her spinal cord ...

9 May 2023

Clare’s story: Wellness and spinal cord injury 

Meet Clare:  Originally from America, now based in Wales  Previously worked ...

6 April 2023

Joe, a wheelchair user who we supported with our ?Back To Work Careers Fair

Joe’s story: Back to Work Careers Fair

Meet Joe: Sustained a spinal cord injury while working as a riding instructor  ...

6 April 2023

George’s story: Discovering what is possible

Meet George:  Built his career as a microbiologist   Retired with his wife ...

8 March 2023